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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,265.93, 454,389.17 and 178,362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,265.93, 454,389.17 and 178,362.93 is: 246,142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,265.93 : 454,389.17 = 178,362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,265.93/454,389.17 = 178,362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,265.93x = 454,389.17 × 178,362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,265.93x = 81,046,182,829.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,046,182,829.65/329,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,142.03

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